200+ best salad recipes

Make this colourful salad which is special enough for entertaining. Enjoy as part of a breakfast or lunch spread served with warmed flatbreads

A fresh and zingy salad with Chinese cabbage, sesame-crusted salmon and the unsung hero of British veg, the turnip

This warm winter salad has it all: colour, flavour and texture. Sweet blood oranges, sharp feta and nutty Jerusalem artichokes combine to create a beautiful side or seasonal meze

A crisp salad with tangy blue cheese dressing, crumbled cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts - a great accompaniment to steak

Toast cubes of leftover bread for an extra-crunchy panzanella – an Italian salad that's packed with flavour. It makes a great side dish or lunch

Our classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast leftovers. Try our easy, versatile recipe

Combine succulent pear, colourful beetroot, spicy chorizo and buttery manchego cheese in this vibrant winter salad that's ideal for sharing with friends

Up your salad game with this noodle, cucumber and watermelon salad in a punchy dressing, topped with peanuts. It works as a standalone dish or summer barbecue side

Use up leftover roasted veg from Christmas dinner, nuts and citrus fruits in this light, bright and fresh rice salad – perfect for a Boxing Day buffet

Layer the ingredients in this salad in a large container, with the more tender leaves on top away from the dressing on the bottom, then shake it at lunchtime to perfectly distribute the dressing

Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

This sharing platter is packed full of sunshine flavours and a whole range of textures. Dress with lime, soy and lemongrass

Make this rice noodle salad topped with smoked mackerel flakes. The spicy dressing provides pleasant heat, but you can use less chilli, if you like

Make good use of kale and put it centre-stage in this easy caesar salad topped with croutons. It can serve two as a main course, or four as a starter

A vibrant summer salad with radishes, edamame beans, peppers, almonds and herbs, drizzled with a citrus dressing

Learn how to make the ultimate potato salad in minutes with our cookery team's top tips.

Make salade niçoise your go-to salad for summer. With crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, potatoes, tuna and soft-boiled eggs, it's full of flavour and texture

A creamy horseradish, lemon and soured cream dressing lifts smoky mackerel, sweet beetroot, earthy lentils and bitter radicchio to a new level

A fresh green salad to accompany any meal - and it counts as one of your 5 a day too

Toss together fine green beans, borlotti beans, olives, tuna chunks, celery and red onion to make this nutritious salad for lunch or dinner

Enjoy this salad as a generous dinner for two, or as a light lunch or supper for four. Samphire sings when paired with crab and this zesty dressing

Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Enjoy this salad to serve with your favourite Turkish dishes. Authentic ezme is very finely hand-chopped, or you can use a food processor, if you like